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Eritrea Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Eritrea Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Rue De Vermont 9, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 570 47 30
Working hours: Close now
Eritrea Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland
Via Torquato Tasso, 480 5430 Wettingen Switzerland
Phone: +41 231 223 771
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Eritrea may close on the following Swiss and Eritrean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Eritrean Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Eritrea currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Geneva and Zurich.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Swiss citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Eritrea. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Eritrea in Switzerland for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Eritrean embassies in Switzerland?
The Eritrean representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Eritrean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Swiss National Day (CH) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (4 weeks, 1 day)
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